In a bombshell announcement just days before Christmas, the Justice Department revealed the sudden discovery of over a million additional Epstein-related documents—potentially explosive records that could rewrite the scandal’s history.T

In a stunning development on December 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the uncovering of more than one million additional documents potentially related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The revelation came just days after the DOJ missed a congressionally mandated deadline to release all Epstein-related files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a bipartisan law signed by President Donald Trump last month.

The DOJ stated that federal prosecutors in Manhattan and the FBI had informed them of the newly discovered materials, which could include duplicates but still represent a massive volume requiring review for redactions to protect victims and comply with privacy rules. Officials indicated that processing and releasing these documents might take “a few more weeks,” delaying full transparency amid growing scrutiny.

The announcement intensified partisan tensions. Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Robert Garcia and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, accused the Trump administration of orchestrating delays and heavy redactions in prior releases to shield powerful figures, including those connected to the president. Garcia described the timing as evidence of a “massive cover-up protecting Epstein’s co-conspirators and the powerful men who abused women and girls.” Schumer echoed calls for an independent audit, labeling the handling a potential “biggest cover-up in American history.”

Bipartisan critics, such as Reps. Ro Khanna (D) and Thomas Massie (R), who co-sponsored the transparency act, expressed frustration over the missed December 19 deadline and threatened contempt proceedings against Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Previous releases have included references to Trump’s past associations with Epstein, such as flight logs showing multiple trips on Epstein’s jet in the 1990s, though no wrongdoing has been alleged against the president. The DOJ has defended its process, emphasizing compliance with the law while prioritizing victim protection.

Victims’ advocates and lawmakers from both parties continue to demand swift, unredacted disclosure, arguing that full transparency is essential for justice and closure in one of America’s most notorious scandals.